Zinc-Based Biodegradable Materials for Orthopaedic Internal Fixation

Zinc-Based Biodegradable Materials for Orthopaedic Internal Fixation

Traditional inert materials used in internal fixation have caused many complications and generally require removal with secondary surgeries. Biodegradable materials, such as magnesium (Mg)-, iron (Fe)- and zinc (Zn)-based alloys, open up a new pathway to address those issues. During the last decades...

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Main Authors: Yang Liu, Tianming Du, Aike Qiao, Yongliang Mu, Haisheng Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of Functional Biomaterials
Subjects:
Zinc-based biodegradable materials
orthopedic implant
biodegradability
mechanical property
biocompatibility
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/4/164

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